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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Deacon

‘Deacon’ comes the Greek word for ‘servant’. Deacons in the Church in Wales have special roles within worship such as proclaiming the gospel. Traditionally, deacons have had responsibility for social care. Deacons often go on to be ordained priest.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Ecumenical

The Christian Church is divided due to different interpretations of the faith and different religious practices. The ecumenical movement promotes dialogue and understanding between Christians and works for visible unity.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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Appointments

APPOINTMENTS, PERMISSIONS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, BEREAVEMENTS

JANUARY 2026

Appointments

ROBERTS, Revd Canon Chancellor Dewi, to Canon Chancellor Emeritus and Priest in Charge in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Teifi with pastoral responsibility for Cilgerran, Eglwyswrw, Llanfair Nantgwyn and Capel Colman wef 19.01.2026.

DEACONS:

LOCKLEY, Esther, as Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman wef 27.06.2026.
ÖHRMAN, Magdalena, as Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Teifi wef 27.06.2026.
STONE, Jeremy, as Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Greater Dewisland wef 27.06.2026.
THOMAS, Enfys, as Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Cydweli wef 27.06.2026. •
WILLIAMS, Samuel, as Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Narbeth and Tenby wef 27.06.26.

Retirement

LAMBERT, Revd William, as Priest in Charge in the LMA and United Benefice of South West Pembrokeshire responsible for: Ss James and Elidyr, Stackpole; St David, Hundleton; St Mary, Angle; St Michael, Bosherston; St Twynnell, St Twynnells wef 07.06.2026.

DECEMBER 2025

Appointment

NELSON, Revd. Tim, to be Priest in Charge in the Bro Dyfri LMA.

NOVEMBER 2025

Appointments

CHADWICK, Revd. Canon Alan, Assistant Diocesan Missioner with part time responsibility for Maenclochog group of churches wef 1.12.25.
CECIL, Revd. Canon John, as LMA Dean for the United Benefice and LMA of Roose wef 1.12.25.
HAMILTON, Revd. Carys, as Officer for the Fellowship of Vocations wef 01.12.25.
HAMILTON, Revd. Carys, as Chaplain to WODS wef 14.11.25.
HARRIS, Revd. Sarah, as Priest in Charge in the Bro Lliedi LMA wef 14.1.2026.

Resignations

WHITMARSH, Revd. Sophie, as Officer for the Fellowship of Vocations wef 30.11.25
ZIPPERLEN, Revd. Canon Marcus, as Priest in Charge in Roose LMA wef 15.2.26.

Deaths

PROTHEROE, Revd Illtyd, 12.11.25.

OCTOBER 2025

Appointment

TAVERNER, Gary, licensed as Evangelist and Lay Preacher, Bro Padarn LMA wef 05/10/2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

Appointments

NOGHIU, Revd Bernard, as Associate Priest in the Bro Caerfyrddin LMA with primary pastoral care for churches in the town of Carmarthen wef November 2025 (date tbc)
NOGHIU, Revd Cornelia, as Non-Stipendiary Minister (NSM) in the Bro Caerfyrddin LMA with primary pastoral care for churches in the town of Carmarthen wef November 2025 (date tbc).
TANSWELL, Revd Stuart, as Acting LMA Dean within Bro Lliedi LMA wef 09/09/25

Resignation

BEE, Revd Nicholas, as Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of Lampeter wef 30/11/25. Nick has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge in the Ministry Area of Caereinion in the Diocese of St Asaph.

AUGUST 2025

Appointments

FURSE, Revd. Adrian, moving to United Benefice and LMA of Roose with primary pastoral care of St Katherine’s, Milford Haven wef 22.10.25.
WRIGHT, Revd Dr Jonathon, as Director of Ministry alongside Revd Canon Rhiannon Johnson

Retirement

TAYLOR, Revd. Kingsley, as Priest in Charge in the United Benefice and LMA of East Landsker wef 21.12.25.

JULY 2025

Appointments

CALE, Revd Heather, as LMA Dean of the United Benefice and LMA of Daugleddau wef 20.10.25
LLEWELYN, Timothy, to become Chair of the St Davids Diocesan Board of Finance wef 03.07.25
BEVAN, Revd Jude, as Priest-in-charge within the United Benefice and LMA of Daugleddau wef 13.10.25
WILLIAMS, Revd Sally, as Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the United Benefice and LMA of Daugleddau wef 01.10.25

Retirements

REES, Revd David, as Priest-in-Charge in the United Benefice and LMA of Daugleddau on Sunday 31st August 2025. David is currently the longest serving stipendiary priest in the Diocese of St Davids.